A Coral–Full Ocean: first Guardians of the S.E.A.A. event of 2018

Corals are the principle architects of the reef. And coral reefs are some of the most diverse ecosystems in the world, providing food and shelter to about one quarter of all ocean species.

Unfortunately, due to climate change and pollution, a large number of corals around the world are now under extreme stress, resulting in problems such as coral bleaching. In fact, the word’s largest living structure, Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, has suffered four major bleaching events in less than 20 years, namely in 1998, 2002, 2016, and 2017.

Coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef between Port Douglas and Cairns. Photograph: Brett Monroe Garner/Greenpeace

2018 marks the 3rd International Year of the Reef. To do our part for this global initiative and kick start our monthly events, Guardians of the S.E.A.A. is organising a special conservation night to help more people understand the importance of coral reefs and the problems they face.
Here are some key highlights of the evening:

Presention by James Cook University: all about the vibrant reef community and how to protect them

Sharing by S.E.A. Aquarium aquarist: how we propagate and care for corals at the aquarium